Maresca is likely to rely on Tosin Adarabioyo, Benoît Badiashile, Wesley Fofana and Trevoh Chalobah in the wake of Colwill’s injury. Though, summer signing Jorrel Hato does have experience playing centrally as well for Ajax.

Chelsea defender Levi Colwill could miss a big portion of the upcoming season after undergoing surgery for a torn ACL.

Chelsea have confirmed that Levi Colwill has undergone successful surgery after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in pre-season training.Colwill is a massive miss for the Blues